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A judge in Alberta has halted efforts to advance a referendum on the province separating from Canada, ruling that the government failed to consult Indigenous First Nations communities whose treaty rights could be affected by independence. The landmark 37-page ruling was delivered in an Edmonton courtroom by Justice Shaina Leonard, dealing a major setback to the growing Alberta sovereignty movement and raising broader constitutional questions about Indigenous rights in Canada. […]

Rwanda’s former First Lady, Agathe Habyarimana, is preparing a fresh legal battle after a French court ordered the reopening of a long-running investigation into her alleged role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The 83-year-old widow of former President Juvénal Habyarimana will appeal the ruling handed down by the Paris Court of Appeal, which overturned an earlier 2025 decision dismissing the case due to insufficient evidence. The investigation centers on accusations […]

A former top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appeared in court amid a widening corruption investigation that is placing fresh pressure on Ukraine’s leadership during its ongoing war with Russia. Andriy Yermak, who previously served as Zelenskyy’s chief of staff and was considered one of the most influential figures in Ukrainian politics, appeared before a Kyiv court on Tuesday after anti-corruption prosecutors accused him of involvement in a […]

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing mounting backlash after interrupting a panel discussion at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, where he publicly scolded audience members for what he described as a “total lack of respect.” The incident occurred during a session featuring African artists and young entrepreneurs at the summit hosted in Kenya’s capital. Videos circulating widely on social media showed Macron abruptly walking onto the stage, taking the […]

The Ghanaian government has announced plans to repatriate hundreds of its citizens from South Africa following growing fears over xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant unrest in parts of the country. Authorities in Accra said the move comes after increasing reports of intimidation, harassment, and violence targeting foreign nationals, particularly African migrants living and working in South Africa. The repatriation exercise is expected to assist Ghanaians who have expressed concerns for their […]

Inflation in the United States has accelerated sharply, rising to 3.8% in April — its fastest pace since mid-2023 — as global energy markets reacted to escalating conflict involving Iran and disruptions to a key oil shipping route. The latest figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the average change in prices paid by consumers over time, rose significantly from […]

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a massive €23 billion ($27 billion) investment package for Africa during a high-profile summit in Kenya, as France attempts to rebuild its influence on the continent amid growing competition from China, Russia, and other global powers. Speaking at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Macron said the investments would support sectors including energy transition, agriculture, technology, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure development across Africa. The […]